The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI S tronic (09 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT DSG (16 - 18)
€ 26,700

€ 26,800

€ 26,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI is 0.4 inches longer, 2 inches narrower and 1.4 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop.
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
56
69.5
78.5
57.4
71.5
77.8
69.5 in
Width
71.5 in
78.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
56 in
Height
57.4 in
101.5
169
103.8
168.6
169 in
Length
168.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
3120 lb
Curb Weight
2784 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb

Weight Difference:
335 lb
10.74 %

General
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
8P
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
CAYC
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
104 hp
148 hp
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
Performance
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
121 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
30 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.81 lb/hp
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
30 lb/hp
18.81 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
55 mpg
48 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
48 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
53 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
795 mi
Range
634 mi
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
795 mi
634 mi
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
Environmental Impact
88.5 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
92.9 kWh
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
88.5 kWh
92.9 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A3 Sportback 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1162 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft








31.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft